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Software Engineering
IC5 - Expert
Salary Range
Low
$173,350
12%
Mid
$196,863
12%
High
$220,375
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Lead Engineer, Developer Experience
New York City
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2025
$180k - $250k
$180,000 - $250,000
Staff Software Engineer (Front-End Architect)
Remote
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2025
$166k - $248k
$165,600 - $248,400
Staff Software Engineer
Austin
·Last Posted: Jun 2025
$183k - $248k
$183,000 - $248,000
Catalog Front-End Technical Lead
United States
·10+ Years Experience
$203k - $248k
$202,500 - $247,500
Catalog Front-End Technical Lead
Georgia
·10+ Years Experience
$203k - $248k
$202,500 - $247,500
Catalog Front-End Technical Lead
Atlanta
·10+ Years Experience
$203k - $248k
$202,500 - $247,500
Staff Software Engineer, Afterpay Shop
Toronto
N/A
N/A
Staff Software Engineer, Afterpay Shop
Canada
N/A
N/A
Staff Software Engineer, Afterpay Shop
Toronto
N/A
N/A
Staff Software Engineer, Afterpay Shop
Canada
N/A
N/A
Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Systems
Kirkland
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2025
$190k - $246k
$190,000 - $246,000
Staff Software Engineer, iOS
Remote
·3+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Feb 2025
$183k - $245k
$183,400 - $245,400
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
·15+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Mar 2025
$183k - $245k
$183,400 - $245,400
Staff Software Engineer, Developer Growth (Billing)
United States
·7+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jan 2025
$180k - $245k
$180,000 - $245,000
Staff Software Engineer (Backend)
Remote
·10+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jun 2025
$189k - $243k
$189,000 - $243,000
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Frontend
United States
·Last Posted: Mar 2025
$205k - $241k
$204,850 - $241,000
Senior Lead Software Engineer, Frontend
Remote
·Last Posted: Mar 2025
$205k - $241k
$204,850 - $241,000
Staff Solana Engineer
Remote
·Last Posted: Dec 2025
$178k - $241k
$178,000 - $241,000
Staff Backend Engineer, Access Control
Remote
·7-10 Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2025
$187k - $264k
$187,000 - $263,500
Senior Frontend Engineer, Subscriptions & Payments
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2025
$158k - $218k
$158,000 - $218,000
Staff Engineer (Unity)
Los Angeles
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2025
$240k
$240,000
Staff Engineer (Unity)
Remote
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Apr 2025
$240k
$240,000
Staff Software Engineer - Backend
United States
·6-8 Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jan 2025
$192k - $240k
$192,000 - $240,000
Staff Software Engineer - RAG
New York City
·4+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: May 2025
$180k - $240k
$180,000 - $240,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Large 55 Data Points | $111,500 | $130,561 | $149,623 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 378 Data Points | $125,000 | $146,750 | $168,500 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 542 Data Points | $130,000 | $152,827 | $175,654 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 1,186 Data Points | $150,000 | $172,500 | $195,000 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 367 Data Points | $173,350 | $196,863 | $220,375 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 323 Data Points | $180,000 | $210,000 | $240,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 200 Data Points | $180,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 110 Data Points | $177,293 | $208,397 | $239,500 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 102 Data Points | $205,000 | $241,250 | $277,500 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Small 14 Data Points | $185,600 | $242,800 | $300,000 |

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